ARMENIAN HONEY IMPORT SLASHES LAST YEAR BY 85 PERCENT

YEREVAN, March 5. / ARKA /. Honey import to Armenia last year slashed
by 85 % to 2.5 tons, down from 16.8 tons in 2012, according to the
State Revenue Committee. The cost of imported honey last year was
$25,600 versus 63,300 in 2012.

The largest batch of honey last year came to Armenia from Belarus
(695 kg ) , followed by Russia (630 kg) , Austria (478.3 kg) and Italy
(467.7 kg).

At the same time, Armenia exported last year 6.7 tons of honey worth
a total of $98,400 versus 4.3 tons in 2012 worth $32,200. Armenia
sold 3 tons in China, 2 tons in USA and 1.7 tons in Russia. -0-

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